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2006 buick terraza review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. More power, more safety features available. introductionthe buick of minivans is generally what we'd expect a buick to be: big, quiet, comfortable and loaded with conveniences. if anything stands out about the 2006 buick terraza, it's how well this minivan takes care of its passengers. It comfortably seats seven in a nicely designed and finished interior. The base terraza cx is loaded with standard features, including a dvd entertainment system for rear passengers and a one-year subscription to gm's in-demand onstar tele-aid service. Terraza is also available with gm's unique phatnoise removable hard drive, which allows the onboard entertainment system to play or display mp3 music files, photographs, video games and the latest movie releases. terraza's build quality meets or beats the best in the class, and it has the minivan essentials covered. It comes standard with a v6 engine, and it's available with all-wheel drive. Yet the biggest news for 2006 is an optional 3. 9-liter v6 with variable valve timing and a 22 percent increase in horsepower. Choose this engine and terraza morphs from one of the least powerful minivans available into one of the most powerful. that's good, because if terraza falls short of the best in class, it's most obvious in the driving. The standard 3. 5-liter v6 is adequate, no more. And while terraza is quiet and comfortable in the buick tradition, it feels less responsive than the minivans from chrysler, honda, and toyota. It shares its chassis and mechanicals with the chevy uplander, pontiac montana and saturn relay, and the differences are defined by minor styling changes and varying equipment levels. Price differences among the gm minivans amount to a few dollars when they are comparably equipped, and all are available with the most popular features. The choice may come down to satisfaction with a particular dealership. like its gm counterparts, terraza's long-nose, truck-style exterior design is intended to create the image an suv more than a minivan. Both models have seating for seven and dual sliding rear doors. It features gm's interior roof rail system, with an overhead console and accommodations for snap-in accessory options. Plastic wheels covers are standard on 17-inch steel wheels. Versatrak all-wheel drive is optional 3,000). the terraza cxl 29,750) adds leather-trimmed seats with power adjustment for the front passenger and position memory for the driver, power rear doors, rear climate control, ultrasonic rear park assist, audio controls on the steering wheel, a rear cargo organizer, a 115-volt (house-current) power outlet in the rear cargo area, and a first aid kit. Alloy wheels are standard. Versatrak all-wheel drive is optional 3,500). the 240-hp 3. 9-liter v6 500) is optional on both models. options for the terraza cx include most of the features standard on the cxl, including the rear cargo area organizer 285), rear air conditioning 475), alloy wheels 325), and a left-side power sliding door packaged with rear park assist 545). Both trim levels are available with a remote starter 190), six-cd changer 295), xm satellite radio 325), phatnoise 675), heated front seats 275), and polished alloy wheels 650). safety features that come standard on all models include abs and traction control. Front-wheel-drive models come with gm's stabilitrak electronic stability control. The onstar subscription includes advanced automatic crash notification, which sends crash data to participating 911 centers to help them dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment. Crash protection includes dual-stage front airbags. Side-impact airbags for first and second-row passengers are standard on terraza cxl and optional on cx 750). Terraza is not available with the head-protection airbags offered is some other minivans, but it scores well in government crash tests. When equipped with all-wheel drive, terraza is more like an all-weather family transport unit with some flair. the big vertical-toothed grille and integrated headlamps emphasize terraza's long nose. From there rearward, the terraza is adorned only by a single strip of chrome on each side. The rear side windows are tinted dark, and the roof is decked with a chrome-railed roof rack. There are sliding rear doors on both sides, power-operated from the dash or key fob on the high-zoot cxl. Given terraza's premium pretensions, it's odd that there is no power assist for the rear liftgate. the most lasting impression after a terraza walkaround? Perhaps the quality fit and finish. Terraza is available with a sit-n-lift power seat system 4,795) that provides easy access to the right-hand second-row seating area. Operated via remote control, the power bucket seat rotates and then extends out of the vehicle before lowering near pavement level for easy entry and exit. interiorfrom the passenger space, the terraza stacks up well against its minivan competition, bar none. Its interior is major improvement over any of gm's previous minivans. both finish and materials are almost surprisingly good, considering some of gm's efforts just a few years ago. Plastics in the terraza are generally rich in touch and appearance. Some media have bashed the fake wood trim, but we find it as good as that from some luxury brands that cost considerably more. The script is large, too, and sharply legible. The instrument panel, center console and door panels are well integrated, flowing nicely from one panel to the next. The design is straightforward, and nothing in here will confuse anyone for very long. the center stack is particularly well done. Audio controls sit above the climate controls, as we like them, and the knobs are not only big, but pleasant to touch. There's a pair of pull-out cupholders and a swing-out storage bin at the bottom. There's also a folding utility table between the front seats with more cupholders and indents to keep phones or glasses handy without allowing them to slide off. we like the terraza's cabin, but it isn't perfect. The bins built into the back of the front seats are well designed, with secure storage for headsets and discs. Yet the plastic they're shaped from is hard, and they feel flimsy. And the view through the rear-view mirror is about as obstructed as a mainstream vehicle gets. It's noticeably restricted by the rear-seat headrests, with a relatively narrow scope. rear-seat dvd entertainment is standard, not a pricey option, and the system has three-mode operation, so the dvd, cd and radio can be played simultaneously through appropriate speakers and wireless headsets. gm's phatnoise removable hard drive remains unique in the auto industry. It snaps into terraza's interior roof-rail system, where it's wired into the audio-video system. It removes easily and connects to any computer through a usb port. With 40 gigabytes of storag. AM/FM✔ Power Windows✔ Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ DVD Entertainment System✔ Air Conditioning✔ Alloy Wheels
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